Noe Valley Kids

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not testing for lead water before the due date of January 1st 2023 which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility tested for lead on 10/20/2023.

101175 Waivers and Exceptions for Program Flexibility (b) The Department has the authority to approve the use of alternate concepts, programs, services, procedures, techniques, equipment, space, personnel qualifications or staffing ratios, or the conduct of experimental or demonstration projects, under the following circumstances: (1) Such alternatives shall be carried out with provisions for safe and adequate services, and shall in no instance be detrimental to the health and safety of any child in care. The facility must adhere to her outdoor waiver limitations and requirements. The facility owner states she will reduce the number of children outdoor and provide Licensing with a written plan/schedule to comply with the outdoor facility waiver by August 1, 2022. A written plan and schedule will be sent to LPAs. Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the Departmental-issued outdoor waiver, a ratio of one teacher to two children in a public park. LPAs observed 21 children and only 6 teachers. The facility did not adhere to the waiver, which poses…

records review, Licensee failed to ensure all employees had a criminal record clearance associated to the facility prior to employment, posing an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. The review of the staff file confirmed that four staff did not have a criminal record clearance. $100 CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED for each staff.

-Facility staff are not providing adequate supervision